Walt and family were transfered to California by General Electric Co. in 1958. Upon retiring from GE after 41 years at Edwards Air Force Base, he and June moved to Pagosa Springs in 1989.
His great love for flying, guns and portraying western culture by dressing as old western pioneers enhanced his love for Colorado.
His funeral and internment will be celebrated with a Mass at 11 a.m. at St. John Paul II church on June 17. Rosary will be prayed on Thursday, June 16, at 7 p.m.
Donations in his name can be made to Our Lady of Fatima alter fund at St. John Paul II Catholic Church.